Skipdiving Robotics

[Albear]

I quite like the idea of duct tape treads haha. how heavy is that hammer?

[daveimi]

7lb sledge hammer.

[Albear]

wow bet that's going to be mad when it gets up to full spin

[daveimi]

Just looking for a torquey drive train to throw it around.

[Danny B]

I'd recommend a pair of Gimson GREP45's, in 13.7:1 ratio. Small, light, and about 3 times more torque than scooter motors.

https://gimsonrobotics.co.uk/categor...tary-gearmotor

[daveimi]

OH MY GOD GIMSON IS BACK BABY!!!! THE GUY IS A LEGEND!! Ahem. Going to order them now :P

Owe you a pint at the next event Danny Boy!

[Danny B]

OH MY GOD GIMSON IS BACK BABY!!!! THE GUY IS A LEGEND!! Ahem. Going to order them now :P

Owe you a pint at the next event Danny Boy!

If you're in Manchester this coming April, I'll hold you to that! Nah, happy to help!

[daveimi]

Yeah Manchester is the event I'm aiming for. Be like that first event we both did at Doncaster

[Albear]

Hey Dave, any updates on that Hammerthrow bot at all?

[daveimi]

I've been collecting scrap and bits of stuff for the hammer thwack bot and been building roses tin beetle.